Vertical Aerospace names former Leonardo Helicopters US CEO Clyde Woltman to board
Bitget2026/10/05 10:05Vertical Aerospace appointed Clyde M. Woltman to its board, effective Oct. 5, 2026. Woltman previously led Leonardo Helicopters US as CEO, running a $1 billion business across the Americas. He also held senior roles at Aerojet Rocketdyne and Pratt & Whitney, including work on the F-35’s F135 propulsion program. Directors Carsten Stendevad and James Keith Brown will resign, effective Oct. 5, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Vertical Aerospace Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202610050601BIZWIRE_USPR_____20261005_BW522858) on October 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- Vertical Aerospace appointed Clyde M. Woltman to its board, effective Oct. 5, 2026.
- Woltman previously led Leonardo Helicopters US as CEO, running a $1 billion business across the Americas.
- He also held senior roles at Aerojet Rocketdyne and Pratt & Whitney, including work on the F-35’s F135 propulsion program.
- Directors Carsten Stendevad and James Keith Brown will resign, effective Oct. 5, 2026.
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